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Vandalizing/destroying a mailbox is a federal offense and can be prosecuted as a violation of the US Postal Regulations. However, vandalism of a privately owned mailbox (while still a violation of Postal Law) is usually prosecuted under local statutes as a destruction of property-type case.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhat kind of mailbox. A rural delivery side-of-the-road mailbox, or an official US Mail dropbox?
For the one you can be charged with vandalism or destruction of property, both misdemeanors, for the other one - it's a felony offense.
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∙ 14y agoCT may charge the person with vandalism or some other minor offense, but the US PoOstal regulations make destruction of a mailbox a federal offense.
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∙ 14y agoDestruction of Property - ADDITIONALLY - It is a violation of Federal Law to destroy, damage, or deface, US mailboxes (incluidng RFD boxes).
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What is the first step in the case if a minor is caught vandalizing?
the death penalty if its over ten dollars of damage
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The cost of the stamp...
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Vandalizing mailboxes, is chargeable as a local offense (Malicious Destruction of Property) AND as a federal charge (Violation of US Postal Regulations). The likliehood is that the person will probably be charged under local vandalism statutes.
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Vandalizing
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mcdonalds
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Can you go to prison for vandalizing someone's property?
Yes.
